NPCT (Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.29 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Below Median


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What is Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund NPCT -0.10% 31 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.29 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates NPCT with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund ranks worse than 78.07% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.29.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund is 1.47, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NPCT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 1.43   Max: 1.47
Current: 1.47

During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund was 1.47. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 1.43.

NPCT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
78.07% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs NPCT: 1.47

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund is 12.33%.

During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund was 13.47%. The lowest was 8.59%. And the median was 11.88%.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.63.

During the past 12 months, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.

During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund was 4.10% per year. The lowest was 4.10% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NYSE:NPCT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
0.00 0.00 1.43 1.35 1.47

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 1.12 1.59 1.69 1.29

NPCT vs ACV, EFT, BRW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.319/ 0.9
=1.47

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.628/ 0.488
=1.29

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.29 mean?
Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.29 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund ranks #730 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.29 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 1.47. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's value of 1.29 is 81.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund ranks #730 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ACV and EFT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund ranks #730 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's value of 1.29 is 81.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.29 is 81.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.29, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund stock overvalued right now?
Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.29. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.29, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 81.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.29 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund is an organized, diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income.
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